The artificial lighting designed for the Aristotle Square & Axis of Thessaloniki consists of the the lighting systems of the façade of the historic buildings, the lighting system of the stoas and the lighting systems of the open areas.
Façade lighting was planned to highlight the sophisticated and aristocratic character of the historic buildings, maintaining the balance and clarity of the architectural structures and lines. Elimination of light pollution and glare on the surrounding area was carefully considered.
Especially for the buildings of the Aristotle Square the façade lighting system includes an additional scenario of : “sunset lighting”, which will be activated on the beginning of the sun’s setting and will evolve although the sun’s setting route. The scenario will be dynamic, with continuous variations of each luminaires color (DMX control), simulating the color changes of the sky during the sun scattering phenomenon. The sky will merge with the building structures, creating a unique visual experience to the passerby and the visitors, giving an immaterial aspect to the top floors. When the sun reaches the end of its setting path and the night sky prevails, the lighting of the building façade follow their basic scenario of warm white color of 3000Κ & 2700Κ.
The general lighting of squares and open areas is arranged with pole led luminaires, of high luminous efficiency, 3000Κ color temperature, with dimmable drives and adaptive lighting management for energy cost saving.
For the general lighting of the Aristotle Square the selected pole-luminaire system is “poles with multiple luminaire heads”. Among the warm white color heads, GOBO projector heads are included, to creating luminous patterns.
Pendant luminaires for exterior installation are selected for the illumination of the stoa area, arranged and calculated to fulfill photometric requirements and ensure people’s visual comfort
